Can Soft Truck Bed Covers Go Through Car Wash?

Soft truck bed covers offer a great solution to protect your cargo while also providing a sleek, stylish look to the back of your truck. But can soft truck bed covers go through a car wash? It depends on the type of cover you have.

Soft roll-up truck bed covers, like those made out of vinyl or canvas, are usually designed to be able to withstand a car wash. Vinyl covers are waterproof and can easily handle the pressure of the water and soap coming from a car wash. For canvas covers, it is best practice to avoid going through an automated car wash as these types of covers are not as durable and could tear or rip if they come in contact with the rotating brushes.

For hard truck bed covers, such as those made from aluminum or plastic, it is not recommended that you take them through a car wash. The pressure from the water and soap could damage the cover and potentially cause it to leak in the future. However, some hard covers are designed with special seals that can make them safe for a car wash.

Conclusion:

In general, soft roll-up truck bed covers should be safe for an automated car wash while hard truck bed covers should be hand washed instead. Be sure to check with your manufacturer to ensure that your specific type of cover is suitable for a car wash before taking it through one.

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James Gardner